Unit 6.2A Assignment

On the class wiki site, post your favorite new Web 2.0 tool that has not been covered in detail in this class that you have discovered in this course or elsewhere. List the URL, what the tool is, and why you find it useful using the wiki template page. No duplication allowed-each page must be an original new tool. This can be done after reviewing the Unit 9 material, which covers more Web 2.0 resources.

Student Name:

Jeff Baird

Title of Site:

Edmodo

URL:

https://www.edmodo.com/home

Description of Site:

Describe in detail what the site does, what service(s) it provides, and how it does so. In addition, cover the following items in your description in narrative form.

Is it a free site or does it have both free and paid features or just a trial version?
Does it have ads?
Does it allow sharing of content and collaboration? if so, how?
Does it have a specific section for teachers and students?
Is it appropriate for use in schools?
Is it appropriate for use by students? If so, what grade levels would it be appropriate for, in your estimation

Educational Uses of Site

Describe specific examples of how this tool could be used in a classroom, either by the teacher, the students or both.

Review of Site

Give your personal evaluation of the site in detail.